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R812 XBT

2008 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 XBT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 126,758 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 126,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,209 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

charge light on

engine management light on

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 121,985 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 121,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 121,264 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 121,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 118,001 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 104,683 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm bush slight movement

Fail 1 Aug 2008 104,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front lower suspension arm bush slight movement

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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R812 XBT is a 2008 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R812 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R812 XBT is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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